The glory days of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are a fond but distant memory, as it's been over twenty years since The Last Dance and championship number six. The Derrick Rose era, once so full of promise, is also in the rear view mirror. Chicago finds itself in a rebuilding phase with some promising young players, but injuries to key players including second year standout Lauri Markkanen have resulted in a slow start to the 2019 season. As the fans' frustration with the front office and coaching staff grows, it's time for a change following a 3-8 start...

CHICAGO, IL -- Following a 3-8 start, the Chicago Bulls have parted ways with Fred Hoiberg.

The former Iowa State head coach and ten year NBA pro was relieved of his duties earlier today. Hired in 2015 to replace Tom Thibodeau - now the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves - Hoiberg guided the Bulls to a record of 113-144 and a Playoff appearance in 2017, where they lost to the Boston Celtics 4-2.

In a surprising move, the Bulls hired Tyronn Lue as Hoiberg's replacement. Lue was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 28th following an 0-6 start. Lue's contract with the Bulls is reportedly a two year deal in the range of $3 million per year, suggesting that he may not be considered a long-term solution at this time.

Brandon Jennings signs one year deal with Chicago

CHICAGO, IL -- Brandon Jennings is back in the league, after signing a one year contract with the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls have been decimated with injuries early on in the 2019 season. Second year forward Lauri Markkanen is not expected to play until the new year, after dislocating his elbow during the preseason. Kris Dunn, Bobby Portis, and Denzel Valentine have also joined him on the sidelines. With a depleted roster and in desperate need of capable reinforcements, the Bulls have been reaching out to veteran players.

Jennings last played for the Milwaukee Bucks, returning last March for a second stint with the club that originally drafted him tenth overall in 2009. He has also played for the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Washington Wizards, posting career averages of 14.1 ppg, 5.7 apg, 3 rpg, and 1.2 spg. He is expected to start ahead of Cameron Payne and Ryan Arcidiacono.

Honestly, I just wanted a real coach to replace Hoiberg short term, and unfortunately Lue was the only one available. No guarantee he's on the sideline for the full length of that contract, short as it may be.

Andrew wrote:Honestly, I just wanted a real coach to replace Hoiberg short term, and unfortunately Lue was the only one available. No guarantee he's on the sideline for the full length of that contract, short as it may be.

Lue is solid in 2K (A in offense and defense if IKR) but in real ... I couldnt choose him but i would have fired Hoiberg too

Good to see you getting back into a franchise mode. I hope 2K provides a fun experience for you.

This team definitely provides an interesting challenge - particularly with some key players out. Although it's a bad contract in real life, hopefully you can overachieve a little with Jabari Parker in 2K, and Zach LaVine should be another one of those "fun in video games" players like J.R. Smith and Jordan Clarkson. Love the Brandon Jennings signing as well. With this current team, he could end up being your franchise player